Manny Kess

Republican | Nevada

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Manny Kess


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

Treasurer


Incumbent

No


Links

Manny Kess websites FacebookXYouTubeLinkedIn

EDUCATION

US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, N/A, 1997-1998

WORK & MILITARY

US Navy, Midshipman, 1

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

N/A

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

N/A

Race

ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (4)

Adam Laxalt

P.K. O'Neill

Robert List

Victoria Seaman

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)

Former governor Bob List

State Senator Scott Hammond

State Assemblyman PK O’Neill

State Senator Keith Pickard

State Assemblyman Glen Leavitt

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

In the instance of saving a mothers life or due to rape or incest

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Taxes should be lowered to incentivize business development and investment growth. We should also simplify the tax code so that businesses and individuals do not have to waste time and resources filling out forms.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

I would look to cut spending across the board so that all parties have skin in the game. We need more transparency to properly understand where money is wasted.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree

When it comes to college we should look to lower costs to make it more affordable but it should require a financial commitment from the participant.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

The government should never close churches.


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

C but I want to explore ways to make healthcare more affordable so all can have access to it.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Under no circumstances should vaccinations be required.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

While obviously not a focus of the treasurers office I believe a strong national defense is the best solution.

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Anyone who follows the legal path.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Neutral

I believe everyone has a right to be with who they choose but they shouldn’t enforce their views on me.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I’m a practicing Greek Orthodox Christian.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

I would support voter ID, the end of ballot harvesting and the end of unrequested mail in ballots.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

While I do not tolerate individual acts of racism I do not believe America is a systematically racist country.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

While I believe we should be environmentally conscience, we should not be over regulated.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To provide for the common defense and support the general welfare.

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

If you google me you can find multiple interviews I have given that validate the above answer.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I’m committed to bringing transparency and accountability to the treasurer’s office. Using common sense and my 20+ years of professional experience to solve our state’s issues. I’m tired of seeing recycled elected officials make empty promises just to continue to have a job. We need to demand more from our elected’s and vote in individuals who want to serve and not collect a check.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

Police officers should be given every protection possible but I do believe bad officers should be held accountable.

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree

I do believe that we should increase funding for mental health but not at the expense of the police.


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I do not believe additional laws on law abiding citizens will increase safety.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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